1980 Chrysler 160 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 160 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 160. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler 160 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
Model | 160 | 504 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |